Beyond The Family Business

Luke Hansen-MacDonald
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Family office leader, Luke Hansen-MacDonald, explores lessons, strategies and stories from the world of family business.

  1. FEB 6

    Investing in Precious Metals: Gold, Silver, Mining & Outlook | Chris Ritchie

    Chris Ritchie is the former President of SilverCrest, a mining firm that sold for $2.5B CAD in 2024. In today’s episode, we discuss the fundamentals of the precious metals market. Chris explains the major differences between investing in a mining business and precious metals. He shares tips on how to buy gold or silver. Lastly, we discuss the outlook for precious metals given the recent market correction. beyondthefamilybusiness.com

    33 min

  2. JAN 23

    Where to Invest in 2026 According to JP Morgan's Annual Report

    In this episode, I provide a clear, plain-English summary of J.P. Morgan’s 2026 Outlook—“Promise and Pressure.” We walk through the major themes shaping markets, including AI’s investment boom, global fragmentation, and a shifting inflation regime. Along the way, I add my own commentary throughout from a family office perspective, focusing on what these trends could mean in real-world decision-making. This conversation is for educational purposes only and reflects my personal views. It is not investment advice, and nothing discussed should be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. beyondthefamilybusiness.com

    17 min

  3. JAN 9

    Danielle Saputo: Finding Your Own Voice as Next Gen in a Family Business

    What does it really take for the next generation to find their own voice in a family business? In this episode, I speak with Danielle Saputo, third generation of the Saputo family and author of I Am Enough, about identity, expectations, and engagement across generations. We discuss why some next-gen family members choose a different path, how families can better support those decisions, and the lessons Danielle has learned as an advisor, mother, and sister working with family enterprises. beyondthefamilybusiness.com

    46 min

  4. 12/12/2025

    Lee Bragg: Inside the Bragg Group’s Investment Strategy (Eastlink, Inland & Oxford Frozen Foods)

    In this episode, Lee Bragg, Vice Chair of Eastlink and member of the Bragg Business Family, shares how a Nova Scotian family business grew from its rural roots into a diversified enterprise spanning telecom, frozen foods, and airport services. Lee explains the group’s disciplined approach to risk, return, and diversification—and why capital allocation, not just entrepreneurship, sits at the heart of their long-term success. He also discusses why the Braggs prioritize meritocracy over nepotism, and how strong governance and clear expectations help protect both the family and the business across generations. beyondthefamilybusiness.com/

    1h 4m

  5. 11/28/2025

    Ben Hertzman: Navigating Tariffs & ReShoring Supply Chain in a Family Manufacturing Business

    Ben Hertzman is the 2nd Gen President of Progress Luv2Pak and Gather Packaging. They specialise in premium retail packaging for customers across North America. We discuss Ben’s offshore supply chain and how he has become an expert in navigating tariffs. He also shares how his team has recently reshored part of their manufacturing to Toronto. We discuss the ingredients that have made his succession work for him and his father. As well, we delve into the history of his family business and how his Dad’s first big break was producing the boxes for Trivial Pursuit in the 1980s.

    55 min

  6. 11/14/2025

    Pierre Somers: Building A Family Owned Investment Firm (Walter Group)

    Pierre Somers is the founder of Montreal-based Walter Group and the third generation of his entrepreneurial family. Their story begins in Germany in the early 1900s with the building of locomotives. We delve into the complex journey of his family and how they had to reinvent themselves many times. We discuss the Walter Group’s investment strategy and how Pierre has attracted top talent. Lastly, we discuss his children and their unique paths.

    43 min

  7. 10/31/2025

    Creating a Family Legacy that Lasts Generations (Derrick Hunter)

    Derrick Hunter is the 2nd-generation CEO of Calgary-based Bluesky Equities. In this episode, we discuss how Derrick pivoted his family business from a concentrated to a diversified model. Starting in the Alberta oil patch, the business has now become a diversified portfolio of alternative investments, including private equity and venture capital.

    50 min

  8. 10/17/2025

    KC Daya: Building a Vertically Integrated $1B Real Estate Firm

    KC Daya is the CEO and founder of Clifton Blake, a vertically integrated builder, lender, and operator of Multi-Family assets. We discuss the impact of his immigrant entrepreneurial parents and how this spills over into his parenting. We discuss how his first fund failed and the valuable lessons this taught him. As well, we discuss the transformational mergers that have made his business vertically integrated.

    48 min
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Family office leader, Luke Hansen-MacDonald, explores lessons, strategies and stories from the world of family business.

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  • Creator
    Luke Hansen-MacDonald
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Beyond The Family Business Ltd. 2024
  • Show Website
    Beyond The Family Business

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